Abstract
Homocysteine (Hcy) is an intermediate metabolite of methionine metabolism. Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) is defined as a condition characterized by plasma Hcy level above 16 μmol/L which can result from abnormal Hcy metabolism. HHcy has been confirmed to be related to cardio-cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, liver cirrhosis and kidney diseases. In this review, we summarize the correlation between HHcy and kidney diseases. Elucidating the role of HHcy in kidney diseases may provide a new strategy to prevent and treat kidney diseases.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 607-611 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Acta Physiologica Sinica |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 25 Dec 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
